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According to the National Golf Foundation, more than 123 million Americans consumed golf in some fashion in 2023, a number that’s up 14% over the past five years. Consumed is defined as playing on a golf course or at a golf entertainment venue, but also watching tournament broadcasts or streaming such series as Netflix’s "Full Swing."
IN THIS ISSUE
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': BucketGolf founder and CEO Tyler Simmons | Listen
> TFC Inbox: Are changes needed for Augusta National, the Masters? | Read
> Design Notes: Beau Welling rejuvenates historic Atlanta Country Club | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
During Masters week, Sergio Garcia blamed the media for the fracture between LIV Golf and the PGA and European tours. Who do you believe is at fault?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
> Read responses to last week's question.
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Turning a homemade golf game into a global business
Tyler Simmons, CEO and founder of BucketGolf, joins host Colin Weston to share the story of his creation
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golf’s new take on the customer service imperative
Golf Industry Guru co-founder and president James Cronk joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss how golf facilities are balancing labor challenges with evolving guest needs
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
How Anthony Netto is changing adaptive golf
Paraplegic and master golf instructor joins host Ann Liguori to discuss the benefits of the VertaCat, an all-terrain mobility rider
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
> Nelly Korda rides streak of four wins into LPGA's first major, but where can she take the tour?
[Beth Ann Nichols | Golfweek | Read]
> Jon Rahm tells Spanish newspaper he noticed 'hostile attitudes' from former tour acquaintances at Augusta
[Christopher Powers | Golf Digest | Read]
> The 18 handicap who’s spending billions on golf
[Ben Cohen | Wall Street Journal | Read]
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
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While it is hard to find fault with the club's handling of the course and year's first major, readers of The First Call have a few tweaks in mind
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John Colligan and Trey Kemp overhaul Texas’ Meadowbrook; Florida’s Killearn gains a new Chris Wilczynski-designed nine
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United States Golf Association
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MAY
8-9: National Golf Day, Washington, D.C. | Info
13-15: IAGTO European Convention, Andalucia, Spain | Info
JUNE
17-19: IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention,
Boyne Falls, Michigan | Info
JULY
29-31: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
30-31: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
SEPTEMBER
30-October 2: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
